Grants Administrator

Winston-Salem State University-posted about 1 year ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Winston-Salem, NC

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The Grants Administrator will serve as a key member of the Office of Sponsored Programs at Winston-Salem State University, working closely with faculty and staff to facilitate grant applications and manage funded projects. This role involves collaboration with both pre-award and post-award staff to ensure compliance with funding requirements and to support the university's research initiatives. The position requires strong writing, data analysis, and project management skills, with a focus on effective communication and relationship building with various stakeholders.

Lead grant proposal development and submission, preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications.
Research new funding and business development opportunities on local, state, and federal levels.
Maintain and build relationships with faculty, staff, funders, and strategic partners.
Participate in drafting proposals, grant application narratives, and budgets, collaborating with relevant parties to finalize submissions.
Upload grant applications via online portals and meet with faculty to explore funding opportunities.
Maintain a master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence.
Maintain a library of grant support documents including biosketches and other necessary forms.
Execute and facilitate grant contracts/agreements with post-award staff.
Ensure acknowledgment of funders via website, e-newsletter, and social media.
Provide post-award grant management assistance, including purchasing and hiring support.
Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and budget management.
Monitor and maintain funder reporting schedules and requirements, tracking progress toward outcomes and goals.
Draft compelling progress reports and targeted program updates to funders.

Bachelor's degree or 3-7 years of work experience in grant-related administration, grant writing, or fundraising.
Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or grants management.
Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills, with superior editing capabilities.
Strong administrative skills and self-motivation with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with local, state, national, and governmental funders.

Experience with the Cayuse Grants Management platform.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Demonstrated interest in the mission and values of WSSU and the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Competitive salary based on experience and agency salary scale.

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